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How to get fromPhnom Penh to Lào Caiby plane, car, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Phnom Penh to Lào Cai by plane, car, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Phnom Penh to Dien Bien Phu Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane plane KTI - DIN
    2. Drive from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Lào Caicar car
    15h 25m
    $200–530

  2. Bus to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    2. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane SGN - HAN
    3. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    17h 41m
    $83–148

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    2d 2h
    $86–155

  4. Fly Phnom Penh to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane KTI - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    14h 1m
    $134–228

  5. Fly Phnom Penh to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane KTI - KMG
    2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    15h 22m
    $143–446

  6. Ferry, bus to Can Tho International Airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from 103 Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh to Chau Docferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chau Doc An Giang to O Mon Can Thobus bus
    3. Fly from Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane VCA - HAN
    4. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    20h 24m
    $121–207

  7. Bus to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, fly to Cat Bi International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    2. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane SGN - HPH
    3. Take the train from Haiphong Station to Long Biên Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus bus
    20h 50m
    $92–212

Phnom Penh to Lào Cai by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,461.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 25m

What companies run services between Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Lào Cai, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Phnom Penh to Lào Cai. However, you can take the bus to Techo International Airport, walk to Phnom-Penh-Airport-KTI airport, fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN), then drive to Lào Cai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phnom Penh to Sapa Lao Cai via Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City, and Ha Noi in around 2d 2h.

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